Catch the Asheville premiere of Cotton Road, which documents “the transnational movement of cotton,” at The BeBe Theatre on Monday, Sept. 7. The event includes a clothing swap and Q&A with filmmaker Laura Kissel. Press release from event organizers: On Monday, September 7th, Mechanical Eye Microcinema will present the Asheville premiere of Cotton Road, with […]
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Village Potters’ co-founder Sarah Wells Rolland named Feature Potter for WNC Pottery Festival
The Village Potters’ co-founder Sarah Wells Rolland was recently named Feature Potter for the Western North Carolina Pottery Festival. Her work will be featured at the festival, which takes place in Dillsboro on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The rain-or-shine festival costs $5 per adult to attend, and children under 12 […]
Pan Harmonia announces 16th season
Local professional chamber music repertory company Pan Harmonia announces concerts for its 16th season. Press release from event organizers: Known for its zesty and dynamic programming, Pan Harmonia, Asheville’s professional chamber music repertory company, announces its 16th season. Its eclectic performances by acclaimed local musicians take place in a variety of venues around the area […]
World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition on Saturday, Sept. 19
The 35th Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition takes place at the Folk Art Center on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2-3 p.m. Press release from event organizers: The 35th Annual Heritage Weekend will be held September 19-20 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free festival sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild […]
Asheville French School begins Sept. 17, with early registration until Aug. 31
Asheville French School classes — 75-minute sessions led by Allison Weems and held at MetroWines, including free pours — begin on Sept. 17, and early registration for beginner and conversational levels is available until Monday, Aug. 31. An eight-week course costs $225 per person ($180 with early registration), and drop-ins are accepted at a rate […]
Discounted tickets to Lake Junaluska Peace Conference available until Sept. 1
The 2015 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference takes place at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center from Nov. 12-15, with an early registration deadline of Tuesday, Sept. 1. “This year’s conference, ‘Longing for Peace/Exploring the Heart of God,’ will feature three keynote speakers and focus on the spiritual roots and foundations that support the search for […]
Free electric car show with demo rides at Asheville Outlets, Sept. 13
Blue Ridge Electric Vehicle Club, Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition and Asheville Outlets are hosting a free electric car show at Asheville Outlets on Sunday, Sept. 13, from noon to 6 p.m. “Electric vehicle owners and dealers will be at Asheville Outlets to answer questions about electric vehicles including cost, savings, charging options, tax […]
Motivational speaker Brian Biro to speak at Entrepreneur-in-Residence leadership conference, Aug. 28
Motivational and leadership speaker Brian Biro will present at a half-day business leadership workshop held by the Western North Carolina Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence program. The event, which is aimed at helping individuals eliminate barriers to progress at home and work, takes place at A-B Tech’s Magnolia Building on Friday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. until […]
The Bywater under new management as of Monday, Aug. 31
Popular outdoor bar The Bywater will undergo a change in management on Monday, Aug. 31, according to a Facebook post by owners Chad and Cate Battles. In a letter to family, friends and patrons, the couple wrote: Though the Bywater will continue to be around, after these wonderful past 5 years, we will be moving […]
New Belgium’s 2015 Clips Beer & Film Tour stops in Asheville, Sept. 4
The annual Clips Beer & Film Tour, which pairs short films with beer samples, returns to Asheville on Friday, Sept. 4. Press release from event organizers: New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is on the road, making its twelfth stop of the 2015 tour in Asheville, N.C. on September 4. This beer-toting, […]
Brevard Philharmonic’s 39th season beings Sept. 13
Brevard Philharmonic announces ticket sales and concert schedule for its 39th season, which opens on Sunday, Sept. 13. Press release from event organizers: Join Brevard Philharmonic for its dynamic 39th season, full of musical favorites, running from September through April. Single tickets for BP’s 2015-16 season are now on sale. The musical offerings include: September […]
Butoh Garden Party, Sept. 12
From a press release: Saturday September 12, 2015 from 5-7pm 104 Flint Street (Montford) in Asheville, NC 28801. Please join us for dance performances by Sara Baird, Jenni Cockrell, and Julie Becton Gillum live music by Elisa Faires and Liz Lang and a show of original artworks by Sandee Johnson with refreshments included – $20 […]
Youth Outright to hold monthly meetings for middle school youth
Press release: Youth Outright to hold monthly discussion group meetings for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) middle school youth (ages 11 – 13).
Carolina Mountains Literary Festival celebrates 10 years, Sept. 10-12
The Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, held in Burnsville Sept. 10-12, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The three-day event includes the release of Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Anthology: A Celebration of Ten Festivals, an anthology of writers who’ve appeared at the festival, as well as workshops and discussions. The closing event on Saturday is “In Conversation with […]
Aloft hotel celebrates National Dog Day with adoption fair, freebies on Aug. 26
Aloft Asheville Downtown has a history of puppy love: The hotel periodically partners with animal shelters to raise awareness and funds through special event programming and also houses adoptable pups from Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue one at a time, year round. It’s no surprise then, that the hotel has planned a day full of festivities […]
American Association of State Climatologists locates national headquarters in Asheville
The American Association of State Climatologists announced today that its headquarters will be located in Asheville, according to a media release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. From the WNC office, newly hired executive director Lieutenant-Colonel Glenn Kerr (retired) — former commander of the 14th Weather Squadron of the U.S. Air Force — will […]
DENR says Duke Energy seeks to avoid public input on coal ash clean up
FROM DENR: RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) filed briefs [on Aug. 12] that would hold Duke Energy accountable for the cleanup of its 14 coal ash facilities throughout North Carolina and protect the public’s right to provide its input. The filings oppose Duke Energy and the Southern Environmental Law Center’s […]
American-made outdoor gear store launches locally
From Wild American Gear: ASHEVILLE, NC, Aug. 24, 2015 – Stevin Westcott, former spokesman for the four national forests in North Carolina, today unveiled a new online store that features only American made outdoor recreation products. WILD AMERICAN GEAR TM , found online at www.wildamericangear.com, offers quality clothing and gear for hikers, bikers, joggers, anglers, […]
Preliminary success in the treatment of bats with White Nose Syndrome
[White nose syndrome] has killed at least 5.7 million bats since it arrived in North America in 2006. Some winter colonies have seen 100% fatality. The impact of this disease is unprecedented. Since bats are the primary predators of night-flying insects, we can expect to see significant ecosystem changes in the coming years. The little brown […]
Different Strokes! stages “The Shape of Things” with two casts
Local theater company Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective will open The Shape of Things on Thursday, Sept. 3. The play will be staged with two different casts “to explore gender bias and sexuality in regards to relationship intimacy and sacrifice,” according to a press release. Press release from the theater company: Next up in our […]
Mission Health’s Heart Center earns national award for cardiac care
From a press release: Mission Heart continues to receive national recognition for the outstanding cardiac care provided by its physicians and caregivers. Mission Heart has earned the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2015. Mission Hospital is among just 319 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes […]